About

Who we are

A growing group of women, determined to change how we age — together.

Our story

We are not alone

We’re a growing group of amazing women with a vision for changing how we navigate our later years. From the very start, we learned that we are not alone — thousands of women have dreamed of a community that fosters independence alongside real connection with like-minded friends.

Taking this on is not for the faint of heart. It takes a burning soul — better yet, several burning souls — to steer a dream into reality. We can’t do it alone, and we don’t intend to. Together, we can make incredible things happen.

Five women in conversation with notebooks in a living room

In the news

Featured on Rocky Mountain PBS

In January 2026, Rocky Mountain PBS introduced the Grateful We’re Not Dead Project to a wider circle.

NETWORKS & AFFILIATIONS

Raven’s Nest Commons is informed by and connected to broader networks working in cohousing, intentional community, and community-centered living.

Our founder holds individual memberships with:

National Cohousing Alliance · Woven Villages ·
Foundation for Intentional Community

National Cohousing Alliance · Woven Villages ·
Foundation for Intentional Community

Where things stand

Turning the dream into reality

Right now, we’re identifying possible properties in and around Durango, reaching out to developers who share our vision, and seeking investors who believe in the dream. We are determined to make it happen — and we need you to join us.

Join us

The closer we get to the dream, the more we need you.

The closer we get to the dream, the more we need you.

The closer we get to the dream, the more we need you.

The Grateful We’re Not Dead Project

Raven’s Nest Commons · A cohousing community for women 50+ · Durango, Colorado

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